ASUS ZenFone 5, 5Q, and 5Z Launched, Price Starts at PHP 16,995

While it's truly the Year of the Notch this year, it could also be the year that ASUS will be making a comeback in the Android scene after their lackluster performances with the ZenFone 3 and ZenFone 4. We're saying this mainly because of the very attractive price points of their new 2018 lineup:

ASUS ZenFone 5 Pricelist

ASUS ZenFone 5 - PHP 19,995
ASUS ZenFone 5Q (Lite version) - PHP 16,995
ASUS ZenFone 5Z - PHP 29,995

These are of course notwithstanding the fact that the ASUS ZenFone 5 and 5Z are already buy-worthy because of its iPhone X-esque design. Throw in a Snapdragon 636 or an 845 for good measure and you have to be nuts to not consider getting one as your Q2 2018 smartphone.

Availability-wise, the ASUS ZenFone 5 series will be available at ASUS concept stores and kiosks, and at major partner retailers starting this month.

ASUS ZenFone 5 Specifications

OS: Android 8.0 Oreo, ZenUI UI
Processor: Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 CPU, Adreno 509 GPU
Memory: 4/6 GB RAM, 64GB onboard storage, hybrid microSD slot up expandable up to 400GB
Display: 6.2-inch IPS LCD notch display, 1080 x 2246 display resolution, 18.7:9 ratio. ~442 ppi density
Camera: Dual: 12 MP (f/1.8, 24 mm, 1/2.55", 1.4 µm, PDAF) + 8 MP (f/2.0, 12 mm, 1/4", 1.12 µm), phase detection autofocus, gyro EIS, dual-LED (dual tone) flash; 8 MP (f/2.0, 24 mm, 1/4", 1.12 µm), gyro EIS, 1080p
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, WiFi Direct, hotspot; Bluetooth 5.0 w/ A2DP, LE; GPS w/ A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS; NFC; USB-C
Battery: 3300mAh Li-ion battery, non-removable
Dimensions: 153 x 75.7 x 7.9 mm, 155g
Color:Midnight Blue, Meteor Silver
Price: PHP 19,995 (SRP)